Selecting Sport Plus tuning (Mercedes-
AMG vehicles)
The very firm setting of the suspension setting in
the Sport Plus drive program ensures the best
possible contact with the road. Select this mode
when employing a sporty driving style, e.g. on
winding country roads or, ideally, when driving
on closed race circuits.
DSR is not available in the Sport Plus drive pro-
gram. Further information on DSR
(
Y
page 227).
X
Select the Sport Plus drive program using
DYNAMIC SELECT controller
:
.
The vehicle is lowered by 10 mm compared to
the normal level.
ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM
The ACTIVE CURVE SYSTEM uses active stabil-
isers to optimise both driving comfort and vehi-
cle dynamics. Depending on the drive program
selected (
Y
page 159), the ACTIVE CURVE SYS-
TEM also changes the setting.
If you have selected the Comfort drive program:
R
rolling movement is reduced in the event of
changing surface undulations
R
the roll angle when cornering is reduced
R
the driving is dynamic
If you have selected the Sport drive program:
R
the roll angle is reduced significantly
R
the driving is even more dynamic
Mercedes-AMG vehicles: if you have selected
the Sport Plus drive program:
R
the roll angle is again reduced significantly
R
the driving is designed for maximum dyna-
mism
Vehicle level
Important safety notes
G
WARNING
People's limbs may become trapped if they
are located underneath the vehicle or
between the vehicle body and the tyres when
the vehicle is lowering. There is a danger of
injury.
When lowering the vehicle, make sure no one
is underneath the vehicle or in the immediate
vicinity of the wheel arches.
G
WARNING
When driving at a raised vehicle level, the driv-
ing characteristics may be significantly affec-
ted by the vehicle's raised centre of gravity.
The vehicle may be more liable to tip when
cornering, for example. There is a risk of an
accident.
Always select as low a vehicle level as possi-
ble and adjust your driving style accordingly.
G
WARNING
When driving with a lowered or raised chassis
frame, the driving and braking characteristics
may be seriously affected. A raised chassis
frame may also exceed the permissible vehi-
cle height. There is a risk of an accident.
Set the driving level before pulling away.
G
WARNING
Due to the high centre of gravity, the vehicle
may start to skid and overturn in the event of
abrupt steering manoeuvres and/or when the
vehicle's speed is not adapted to the road
conditions. There is a risk of an accident.
Always adapt your speed and driving style to
the vehicle's driving characteristics and to the
prevailing road and weather conditions.
!
When driving on extremely rough terrain,
select a high vehicle level in good time. Make
sure there is always sufficient ground clear-
ance. You will otherwise damage the vehicle.
R
SUVs overturn considerably more often than
other vehicle types.
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Driving systems
Driving
and
parking
